SERVICES
STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT
Timberlab is committed to responsible wood sourcing for our projects and offers creative solutions to meet sustainability and wood procurement goals. We prioritize working with suppliers and land owners who adhere to rigorous environmental standards and promote responsible forest management practices. By carefully selecting our timber sources, we aim to minimize our ecological footprint and contribute to the preservation of our planet’s precious resources. Through our dedication to sustainable timber procurement, we strive to create a positive impact, not only in the construction industry but also in the preservation of forests for future generations
CERTIFICATIONS
We maintain chain of custody certification for FSC®, SFI® Standard, and PEFC forest management standards. Please let us know early if you are interested in sourcing wood for your project with any of these certifications, as species can impact availability of material. There may be cost premiums for certified products due to supply chain limitations.
Third party verified forest management and wood fiber certifications are one way that project teams can ensure their input fiber meets rigorous environmental, health, and social standards. The three most commonly known and widely accepted forest management certification organizations are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC).
Timberlab holds and actively maintains certifications for each of these organizations. Our certifications include:
FSC Chain of Custody - SCS-COC-007899
Trademark: FSC-C162183
SFI Chain of Custody - SCS-SFI-COC-007899
Trademark: SFI-01976
SFI Certified Sourcing - SCS-SFI-CS-10010
Trademark: SFI-01976
PEFC Chain of Custody - SCS-PEFC-COC-007899
Trademark: PEFC/29-31-395
Certified lamstock (glulam input lumber) can be difficult to procure due to current supply chain limitations. Maintaining certification also requires investments in human and physical capital by the landowner, mill, and manufacturer. This in turn can lead to a premium associated with certified wood fiber. It is best to have conversations about certified wood early in the design process to ensure project teams can achieve sustainability goals while adhering to schedules and overall project costs.
TARGETED SOURCING
Our relationships with forest landowners and sawmills enable us to offer transparent and targeted wood sourcing in support of a variety of ecological and social equity values. While specific priorities may change over time, we remain committed to supporting our customers in selecting where their wood comes from, if they so choose, and insofar as sourcing goals align with our product specifications. We are flexible in our procurement, capable of segregating lumber within our facility, and are a trusted partner in helping your team achieve its triple bottom line objectives.
Mass timber construction is unique in its ability to tell the story of the material itself. When you leave your structure exposed, it gives end users the opportunity to ask questions such as: Where does this wood come from? Why does it look this way? Or why use wood instead of an alternative building material? Our relationships with forest landowners and sawmills enable us to offer transparent and targeted wood sourcing in support of a variety of regional, ecological, and social equity values. While specific priorities may change over time, we remain committed to supporting our customers in selecting where their wood their wood comes from, if they so choose, and insofar as sourcing goals align with our product specifications. We are flexible in our procurement, capable of segregating lumber within our facility, and are a trusted partner in helping your team achieve its triple bottom line objectives.
WIDE RANGE OF SPECIES DELIVERED
Timberlab maintains Master Purchase Order Agreements with nearly all Glulam and CLT manufacturers in North America, and those in Europe who supply to the U.S. market. We are experienced in procuring
Douglas Fir
Spruce Pine Fir (SPF)
Eastern SPF
Southern Yellow Pine (SYP)
European Spruce